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Just about two weeks ago, John Reed of the Financial Times authored an article ("We can't put a policeman behind every animal", July 31) about the current situation in Zimbabwe. As Mr. Reed articulated, it wasn't long ago that Zimbabwe was regarded as one of Africa's model countries at least in terms of wildlife and environment policies and management. Now, both the people and the wildlife are suffering.

Sadly, we are hearing more and more about human and wildlife conflict. To eat, drink, and survive, animals are wandering and migrating beyond park boundaries, often straight into disaster. They trample crops of bordering landowners or disrupt the lives of local communities, sometimes paying the price of their life in return. And, as wild species begin to disappear, the country becomes poorer both biologically and economically. But, what can we do?

Today board your international flight to Africa. There are a variety of ways to get to Arusha for the start of the safari, and with assistance from AWF's tour operator, we'll help to ensure the travel best suited to you.

On 28 July 2003, the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Regional Tourism Association of Southern Africa (RETOSA) for collaboration on conservation business venture marketing and promotion in AWF-designated Kazungula Heartland. This area covers approximately 290,000 km2. Protected areas in this zone include the Hwange and Zambezi National Parks in Zimbabwe; the Mosi-au-Tunya, Sioma Ngwezi and Kafue National Parks in Zambia; and the Chobe and Moremi National Parks in Botswana. The MOU was signed by Dr.

On arrival in London you may wish to check into a day room at an airport hotel or head to London for a bit of sightseeing before checking in for your international flight to Entebbe, Uganda. (1 night, meals aloft)